Holding steady.
Popularity of Dorine since 1909
Babies named Dorine per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1900s | 6 |
| 1910s | 239 |
| 1920s | 496 |
| 1930s | 546 |
| 1940s | 386 |
| 1950s | 525 |
| 1960s | 406 |
| 1970s | 176 |
| 1980s | 51 |
| 1990s | 26 |
| 2000s | 0 |
| 2010s | 10 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Dorine is a name that experienced its greatest popularity in the early 20th century, ranking highest in 1932 during the Great Depression. Although it never entered the top 1000 for that year (its one-in-N ratio is unavailable), its peak usage reflects the era's fondness for soft, feminine names ending in 'ine'. The name has been stable in its rarity since the mid-20th century, with the latest data from 2025 showing no resurgence. Dorine may be a diminutive of Dorothy or Dorian, but its exact derivation remains unclear. It carries a vintage charm that appeals to parents seeking a name with a 1930s flavor.
Dorine is most likely a diminutive of the Greek-derived name Dorothy, meaning 'gift of God', or a feminine form of Dorian, referring to the ancient Greek region of Doris. In French, Dorine appears as a diminutive of Dore or Dorothée. The name saw light use in English-speaking countries in the early 20th century, possibly influenced by the French operatic character Dorine from Molière's 'Tartuffe' (1664). Its popularity peaked modestly in the 1930s.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Dori, Dora, Rina
Sibling names for Dorine
Names that share Dorine's style, for a brother or sister.
